Month: February, 2012

Baby Elliott – Nashville Birth Story

February 29, 2012

I’ve  been thinking a lot about what words to use to describe my experience documenting little Elliott’s first breaths in the world, and I find I’m really struggling with how to fully convey it all with words. I feel so honored that Matt & Chandra asked me to be there to experience this huge moment with them.

So, because I think the photos do the best job of telling this story, here they are.

Meet  Norman Elliott  - Born February 19, 2012 – 10:55pm – 8 lbs 7 oz – 21.75 inches

19 Comments

  • Chandra Osborn · Posted February 29, 2012 at 4:34 pm · Link · Reply

    Beautiful in every sense of the word! The tears keep falling… Thank you a hundred times over:)

    • Mandy2 · Posted February 29, 2012 at 4:50 pm · Link · Reply

      You are so very welcome, I’m so happy to have been a part of such a great day with you all.

  • Whitney · Posted February 29, 2012 at 4:56 pm · Link · Reply

    These are beautiful Mandy! Sooo so sweet!

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:14 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you Whitney :)

  • Lynn Baber · Posted February 29, 2012 at 4:59 pm · Link · Reply

    If you can look at these pictures without crying, you are doing it wrong.
    Amazing. Truly.

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:20 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you Lynn – they are such a sweet little family :)

  • Matt Dudley · Posted February 29, 2012 at 6:40 pm · Link · Reply

    I agree with Lynn. Just awesome.

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:14 pm · Link · Reply

      :)

  • Mindi Dudley · Posted February 29, 2012 at 7:51 pm · Link · Reply

    Thank you so much for the greatest gift imaginable. These photos will be treasured.

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:13 pm · Link · Reply

      Thanks Mindi!

  • Mindy · Posted February 29, 2012 at 8:07 pm · Link · Reply

    Totally cried. Mandy, you did such an amazing job!

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:13 pm · Link · Reply

      Usually I wouldn’t want people to cry because they looked at my blog – but today I think is an exception :) Thank you!

  • Jen Creed · Posted March 1, 2012 at 12:07 am · Link · Reply

    Oh wow! These are so precious and beautiful!

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 1, 2012 at 9:12 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you Jen :)

  • Lane · Posted March 3, 2012 at 5:15 am · Link · Reply

    So beautiful!! You did an amazing job! That little boy is so so precious :)

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 3, 2012 at 3:31 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you Lane :)

  • Lori Cabbage · Posted March 3, 2012 at 2:29 pm · Link · Reply

    What a beautiful day!! It was an honor to be a part of such a special moment in your life. The pictures do an amazing job recapturing the love in the room. Lori

  • Christina Mauga · Posted March 29, 2012 at 5:40 pm · Link · Reply

    Such a beautiful moment in life to witness through the lens! Thank you for creating such priceless memories.

    • Mandy2 · Posted March 29, 2012 at 7:13 pm · Link · Reply

      Thank you christina! It was truly a great experience :)

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Paige is here! (Southeast Missouri Newborn Photography)

February 21, 2012

I’m so happy to introduce you today to my newest cousin, little Paige! I visited her for the first time a few weeks ago (making her about 2 weeks old here) on a trip back to my home town in Missouri and just could not help myself – I mean really, could you? She got a little mad at me since we had to change her clothes, but got much happier when her momma stepped in to comfort her.  She is a doll and I can’t wait for my next visit!

Enjoy!

Mandy

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Kat's Nashville headshots!

February 13, 2012

Kat is currently a student at Vanderbilt (which is where her photos were taken) and just wrote a book! Yes, a book. Something I’m not so sure I could ever do.  Her book is called What’s Left of Me. It’s a Young Adult book and will be published by HarperCollins on September 18, 2012. I’m so excited for her!  If you’d like to know more you can find out all the details on Kat’s blog.

Enjoy,

Mandy

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  • Mitchel · Posted February 18, 2012 at 2:57 pm · Link · Reply

    Wonderful portrait, nice composition

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The Gavilo Family – Nashville Family Photography

February 8, 2012

I’m finding that recently the number of photo sessions I do with extended family are increasing, and I am loving it! I think it’s such a great idea to include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins (the list could go on and on) in your photo session, so you have professional photos with your whole family. It was easy to see that this family loves spending lots of time together, and it came through in the photos. And grandpa knew all kinds of tricks to help make the kids laugh, which made my job so easy! I really recommend doing this with your family!

Thanks for looking,

Mandy

 

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